Cheese vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cheese and foie gras
- Cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, and zinc, while foie gras has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin A, copper, and selenium.
- Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 346% higher.
- Foie gras contains 10 times less calcium than cheese. Cheese contains 710mg of calcium, while foie gras contains 70mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in foie gras is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +914.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +295.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +127.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +3828.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1233.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +344.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +54.4% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.1% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +203.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +203.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4154.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +192.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +754.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +122.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +100.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +21.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +31.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +51.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +69.2% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +177% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 9.4µg | 346% |
Vitamin A | 330µg | 1001µg | 75% |
Iron | 0.14mg | 5.5mg | 67% |
Calcium | 710mg | 70mg | 64% |
Monounsaturated fat | 9.246g | 25.61g | 41% |
Copper | 0.03mg | 0.4mg | 41% |
Phosphorus | 455mg | 200mg | 36% |
Selenium | 28.5µg | 44µg | 28% |
Zinc | 3.64mg | 0.92mg | 25% |
Protein | 22.87g | 11.4g | 23% |
Saturated fat | 18.867g | 14.45g | 20% |
Cholesterol | 99mg | 150mg | 17% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 1.2mg | 16% |
Fats | 33.31g | 43.84g | 16% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 2.51mg | 15% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.299mg | 10% |
Folate | 27µg | 60µg | 8% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.088mg | 5% |
Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 5% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 0.84g | 4% |
Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.12mg | 4% |
Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
Calories | 404kcal | 462kcal | 3% |
Magnesium | 27mg | 13mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
Vitamin D | 24IU | 3% | |
Sodium | 653mg | 697mg | 2% |
Potassium | 76mg | 138mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
Carbs | 3.09g | 4.67g | 1% |
Net carbs | 3.09g | 4.67g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.48g | N/A | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.507mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0.606mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.939mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.025mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.404mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Foie gras is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.417g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?

Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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